Is this the correct color for the strut rod washer on a 1969 Shelby GT 500
Pete
It depends, do you have a small or large type suspension?
Quote from: Coralsnake on August 11, 2025, 06:53:57 PMIt depends, do you have a small or large type suspension?
big suspension
Thanks
Pete
correct its a blueish color because washer is thicker.
Is there color palette to use, light blue, medium blue? Paint or powder coat?
Pete
Quote from: cob428 on August 11, 2025, 09:08:40 PMIs there color palette to use, light blue, medium blue? Paint or powder coat?
Pete
I've seen/found them a couple of "related" colors. The ones I've seen most often on unrestored cars is more medium to slightly lighter strong blue while a teal color shows up also but I may be remembering 70 washers
Also paint. No US auto maker was using power coating on the cars at that time. Also powder coating will coat them too thick producing a "dipped in plastic" look
Here is an example of the blue from a late April Dearborn built 69 with big suspension. Color in the picture on my screen is fairly close to it in person.
(https://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/gallery/6/6-180117152356.jpeg)
Need some help, purchased the strut rod bushing kit from Dead nuts (pic #1) the zinc insert does not fit through the front washer (pic 2) what is the correct orientation pic 2 or pic 3. According to Osborn chassis manual it is supposed to insert through the washer. Don't know if that applies to Shelbys big suspension or not?
Pete
3 the washers always cup inward unlike some aftermarket.
Quote from: Special Ed on December 20, 2025, 10:44:28 AM3 the washers always cup inward unlike some aftermarket.
Ed, is the zinc sleeve suppose to go through the front washer, the pair I have dont do that?
Pete
The sleeves go thru both washers as they are different diameter like the washers then they slide together male female style.